Increasing in proportion and absolute numbers.
Healthier and live physically more active lifestyles than in previous decades and are at higher risk for trauma related injuries: falls, motor vehicle collisions, penetrating injuries, burns, suicides and abuse
Trauma is one of the 10 leading causes of death in the elderly.
The survival and recovery rates are significantly lower compared to younger individuals with the same Injury Severity Score (ISS).
Limited availability of a robust interdisciplinary trauma care plan which improves trauma outcomes in the elderly.